My meal was pretty good, the angel hair pasta w/ tiny scallops, 4 small clams in the shell & a bit of crab in a thin wine cream sauce. There is no excuse for my sweetheart's $39 lunch, the Dungeness crab mac & cheese. It was served w/ just 1 crab claw still in the shell, buried in the excellent cheese & noodles all over it. He did add a bit of fresh grated Parmesan & black pepper but was expected to extract the meat himself using the shell cracker provided. One still must hold onto the claw with the other hand which got quite messy w/ cheesy noodles all over it. No wet napkin was provided. I had to flag another server down to request it b/c ours was nowhere to be seen! That is absolutely ridiculous. Be prepared to have to ASK the server to refill your water. Every time. No salad included w/ this meal. They surely count on tourists who are never coming back anyway. read more

Excellent views. In general, there is a very good view from all places in the restaurant. But better to make an advance reservation and ask for a windows seating (not guaranteed). The restaurant offers Valet parking. There is also a self parking lot a couple of blocks away. Food was very good quality at a reasonable price for such a nice location and premium views. A couple of other similar places nearby are more expensive. Service was great. Our waitress was very helpful and took the time to answer lots of questions. read more

The view is stunning The serving staff were friendly and helpful. Valet was too. The manager scolded an employee loudly near our table. It was rude and uncomfortable. The food was only okay, especially given the cost of lunch. The shrimp was almost tough it was so overdone. The sauce was bland. The cheese stuffed ravioli looked green inside, maybe spinach? It was unexpected. There are better restaurants nearby. read more

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The views are lovely. We especially enjoyed watching the pelicans as they dove from the roof into the water. Also saw a harbor seal. The food was not great. My halibut was tough. The crab cakes are tiny. The oysters Rockefeller were tasty. Service was ok. The waiter messed up a couple of items. It's very overpriced. Overall, expect to spend a lot of money for the view. read more

The Spinnaker is a gorgeous location on the water with exceptional service. We were seated right away at lunch despite not having a reservation at a lovely table near the water. Ordered some champagne to have with bread as an appetizer, and for dinner the cob salad and salmon filet were delicious. I highly recommend checking out this restaurant and we will certainly be back in the future! read more

The Spinnaker - Sausalito - Salon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sausalito, California

The food was amazing, we started off with the oysters and the calamari, best calamari I've ever had. My favorite thing we ordered had to be the Caprese salad, it was so fresh and cold. Perfect for a hot day. The service was lovely, our waiter kept checking on us and refilled our bread basket. Very kind staff. I'd recommend this place. The view was amazing. read more

The Spinnaker - Sausalito - Seafood Sampler, Oysters on the Half Shell, Calamari Fritte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sausalito, California

I had the sea bass. the fish was fresh and perfectly cooked. The risotto was creamy and delicious. We continue with chicken parm and it was perfection. Lastly but not least my husband's chicken was juicy. the service was impeccable. dessert was chocolate mouse ice cream and a chocolate layered pie. we could not have been more happy with the food, service and forever views read more

Food was good but once seated it took 30 mins for the server to address us an 15 more minutes for our sodas. There was also another patron seated next to us we heard complaining about an overcharge on there bill , When the parking directly in front of the restaurant is a valet only and you have to walk 100 Yards, from a regular parking or pay for the valet, you expect a certain level of service an it was not there . read more

Amazing location, Celiac Safe, very easy free valet parking, (should tip valet person), the building itself is like going back in time. It's wonderful, expecting to see Frank Sinatra having an old fashion at a window seat. The host Gavin, super nice, sat us at a window seat which was lovely. Even if you don't sit at the window, the views from the restaurant floor are great. Our waiter was very nice and helpful when we advised him we had a gluten allergy. He was very knowledgeable on what we could eat, and double checked our order with the chef. We started with a simple bay shrimp cocktail, the sauce was delicious. Then I had petrale sole and my wife scallops. Food excellent. We ordered an old fashion, and a glass of champagne , which fit the mood. Everything was perfect, can't wait to return. Special thanks for serving safe gluten free. read more

The Spinnaker - Sausalito - Petrale Sole - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sausalito, California

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I came here for a spontaneous check-in! Good: - Beautiful views, right next to the Ferry - The clam chowder was super good, as well as the Moscow mule drink that I had - The ambiance was really nice for a date-like environment Bad: - Pretty expensive - The staff are nice, but pretty low touch Overall this was a touristy location but not sure if I'd come again unless for a special occasion. read more

The Spinnaker - Sausalito - Soup of the Day or Clam Chowder - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sausalito, California

Amazing amazing place. The view is to die for. It's right next to the ferry station. We ate their specials. The sea bass was delicious. The paleo was great. I loved the clam chowder and the shrimp salad. read more

The Spinnaker - Sausalito - Sausalito Sunset and Peach Bellini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sausalito, California

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Food was really good. Seafood pasta was yummy and clam chowder was thick and creamy. Muscles and broth were just to die for, wish they had more bread for dipping in the broth though. Service was outstanding and def an ambiance for a date night. read more

First time for dinner. Our team was visiting in the area for business. We had dinner 2/19/26 and was fortunate to get a table facing the Presidio areas, Angel Island was behind us and I believe Belvedere/Tiburon as well. We arrived at 1600 hours, we had a reservation in advance, no dress code, but respectfully keep it appropriate. The restaurant vibe is 1970s which I love. Servers were attentive, not pushy or off putting. The bread was excellent, but the consensus from all of us, it would have been better warmed. One team member and I shared half-dozen oysters which were excellent, but still attached to their shells.... Crab cakes were ok, the chutney was tasty, and the remoulade was very good. We also shared a crab Louie salad, and the crab was excellent as was the avocado, and we shared the scallops. The Chenin Blanc went perfectly with our dinner choices. Due to our large group, a 20% tip was assessed to our dinner tickets. Pricey even when split 50/50.... I was a tad hungry a bit later... . In hindsight I would not split these dishes. I believe I would have been comfortably satisfied if not shared. Yes, I want to return and enjoy the experience of dining on the water with those views with my BF. I recommend a reservation. I do recommend The Spinnaker for the old school dining experience with service being very proper. read more

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Our entire experience at The Spinnaker lasted just 30 minutes--and unfortunately, it was incredibly disappointing. We were seated right away and enjoyed a lovely view of the water and wildlife, which was the only highlight of our visit. After being seated, however, no one came to greet us or take our order. Meanwhile, a table seated after us received bread and appetizers within about 10 minutes. We even spoke with a neighboring table, who mentioned they also experienced a delay, though they were eventually helped. We had more conversation with them than anyone working in the restaurant. As someone with 15 years in the hospitality industry, I find this level of service completely unacceptable. Even after the other table alerted their server that we hadn't been helped (around the 25-minute mark), no one followed up with us. We ultimately decided to leave. When we informed the hostess that no one had come to our table after 30 minutes, the response was dismissive and showed little concern. Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

Met up with old friends for a sunset dinner at Spinnaker restaurant in Sausalito. Spinnaker boosts the best view dining of San Francisco this side of the Bay. We had reservations and were promptly seated at a table right on the water. No question the view is the top draw for locals and tourists. Our group ordered the gamut of entrees, appetizers, and desserts. Grilled seafood combo 4 stars one skewer of shrimp salmon scallops small portions Fried calamari 4 stars nicely breaded small portions Pan seared scallops entree 4 stars nicely cooked small portions Petrale Dore 4 stars nicely cooked Desserts bread pudding and ice cream. The food was good. Pricey and small portions. The service was just ok, the restaurant was busy with people waiting for tables. Free parking in their lot. read more

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This establishment provided a positive experience although it was overpriced, stuffy, and very much stuck in the 1980's on the whole. The food was decent although there is a reason that the primary customer base consists of retirees. read more

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Does it make any sense that they put all of their valet parking all up front, directly in front of the restaurant where it's nice and convenient for their valet staff, and then make all of their customers trapse all the way from a far lot? It might not be a big deal for easily mobile folks, but for others it feels like they're strongarming the customers into using their valet service. read more

Went here for dinner and it was very underwhelming. I only liked the bread and clam chowder. As for the linguine with clams it's a little salty and it would be better if they didn't add sirracha to it. They do give you a lot of clams though. Also, the crab cakes were mediocre and not crispy at all. Not much of a view either. This restaurant needs to be remodeled since it's a bit dated. The service is great, but that's about it. read more

The Spinnaker - Sausalito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sausalito, California

This was a really disappointing dinner. We came here to celebrate a birthday because our family has been coming to this restaurant for years. I rarely write reviews, but the service was unfortunately well below average, and the food was disappointing. Most disappointing of all, the birthday was barely acknowledged. Our waitress did bring out a scoop of ice cream, which we appreciated, but she barely sang. It was especially disheartening because two nearby tables had the entire waitstaff come over and enthusiastically sing for their birthdays, while our celebration felt like an afterthought. read more

We've been here twice to celebrate birthdays and it's perfection by the sea. Loved the beautiful views and excellent clam chowder. The calamari and crabcakes were tasty too. Service was impeccable. We also spotted a stingray while sitting outside! Unfortunately, my food pics are stuck in my damaged phone and couldn't transfer them over. Will update when we go back! read more

Over priced crab cakes and a shrimp and sea scallop Cobb salad. My gut was relentless for 24 hours to rid this lunch

I've always wanted to come to this restaurant and I'm glad I finally made the trip. It's pricey, but the food is delicious and presented well. The weight staff were helpful and friendly and their service was impeccable. Fortunately, it was a clear day and you could see the Golden Gate Bridge in downtown San Francisco. Lots of birds on the property, but it is migrating season. The valet man was very friendly and had a wonderful attitude. read more

The scenery is very good. The oysters are very fresh and juicy, and the service is very considerate and patient. read more

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*Easy to make reservations and the restaurant is very spacious with beautiful seaside views all over *Nicely decorated for Christmas so it's great for photos; lovely vibes *Items were either a hit or miss Complimentary sourdough bread w/butter (from Wedemeyer Bakery in SSF): crunchy crust but soft on the inside; great flavor Cocktails: I only tried 2, but both didn't have much alcohol in them at all; tasty like juice Butter lettuce w/maple vinaigrette: literally a side salad size on a side plate (for the price, you'd think it's an entree) quite sweet dressing but balanced flavor thanks to the blue cheese and the salty crunch of the walnuts + sweetness of the cranberries was an awesome combination Pasta primavero (vegan): Can't speak for this one, but I was told it's good Mixed seafood grill: Small serving of seafood, its good but not special and not worth its price due to rice and green beans that fill up 1/3 of the plate Angel hair pasta: Favorite item we tried here; reasonable amount of seafood and creamy sauce in the pasta; overall delicious read more

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The steak was overcooked, I returned it, and the steak almost had a pulse! So rare it was inedible. They didn't add any of the blue cheese or anything that the menu states comes with the steak, didn't even a steak knife! I'm not usually a complainer, but for $50 per steak, I would hope it would be cooked correctly read more

I was there for dinner today with three of my dearest friends....we've known each other for half a century. Hadn't been there in @40 years....and what a treat it was to be there tonight. The ambiance was warm...sophisticated, yet very comforting. We had a great table by the water...where we witnessed wild life...doing their thing...and egret, and harbor seals...fishing in the illuminated waters below our window.....WOW!! I had the seared scallops...excellent...and we shared the bread pudding...the best. Thank you to our server, MYA, for being such a great advisor...and our parking attendant was particularly kind...thank you OLEG. The host and all of the staff we interacted with were wonderful. I live in the city...but I will surely make a point to return sooner...than my last visit. I tried to attach a video but it couldn't load. What a beautiful experience. read more

The Spinnaker - Sausalito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sausalito, California

This restaurant has great view everywhere you sit! We came here exactly at 11 am when it just opened and was able to sit at the corner where we probably had the best view. We saw all the boat, birds and sea lions. We were waving to all the boats passing by which was fun! Today's special is fish stuffed with bay shrimp. It was amazing. The texture is crispy outside and moist inside with fish and bay shrimps. My winter salad has salmon, scallop, shrimps and fish. It's probably the best seafood salad I've ever had. I'm soooo glad this place not only has great ocean view but also with the best food and service! read more

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I ordered the crab cakes, the chicken & vegetable soup, and a small salad. The meal also came with bread and butter. I also had a custom drink which was pineapple juice mixed with sparkling water. Everything was yummy! The service was fine. I loved the epic view from our outside table. Since I ate outside, the waiter turned on the heater to keep me warm! I highly recommend this place. read more

The Spinnaker - Sausalito - Small Mixed Green Salad, Crab Cakes, and pineapple/sparkling water drink. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sausalito, California

Excellent Restaurant! We came here for my mom's birthday several weeks ago. The Spinnaker has the best views of San Francisco Bay. It's the perfect spot for a special occasion or a fancy date night. We came during lunch time and I ordered the Dungeness & Rock Crab Mac & Cheese $31. It was absolutely delicious! I kept saying "Mmmmm!" while eating it! Although, it's 100% my fault and I knowingly ordered the Crab Mac & Cheese even though I'm lactose intolerant thinking I could get away with it. Let's just say I was super nauseous after my meal haha no regrets though since I took that chance! If you can handle dairy, I highly recommend that! My family ordered calamari for the table which tasted nice and fresh! We loved it! Service was fantastic and fast! My dad is not a very patient person, and the staff here did an excellent job of providing fast and efficient service! He didn't have to request anything twice lol. Thank you! I would love to come back to The Spinnaker again for a date night one time! read more

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Great food, service and overall experience. The view of the Bay was incredible as well! We will definitely be back! read more

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Blessed to experience another restaurant with a spectacular view in the same week as Skates! This view is just as nice in its own way. You can see the houses on the hills that reminds you of Italy's coast and even more mesmerizing when there's a pretty sunset that turns the sky orange/pinkish. The place is dated. The carpet flooring was dirty and seats were stained. The indoor dining is relatively small, but there is no bad seat for the view. They offer outdoor dining as well that has a little pier which is nice to go out and take pics. They offer free valet which is nice. The service was tolerable. The food was slightly better than Skates. Ya know how I like my calamari, and this was not it! You know this isn't real calamari when they only serve the rings! The seafood was good and the complimentary bread was served warm (much appreciated). Portions aren't too outrageous either. 4 stars for the view and slightly elevated food than Skates. But one star for the dated look and lack of cleanliness of the space, especially being a "fancy" restaurant. It wasn't cheap. read more

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This one of my favorite place. Food is delicious. I had grilled halibut and my friend had mixed seafood. We had calamari while waiting for our meal. Calamari was okay. We enjoyed our fish. It has amazing view to San Francisco. I was enjoying view and my delicious food which I forget to take photo. There is valet parking available and if you visit on weekends they charge flat fee at public parking. read more

Excellent view, great services, we were here for fathers day luncheon. Had great time. Only thing was lack of parking in Sunday. Only valet at the restaurant is available read more

The Spinnaker - Sausalito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sausalito, California

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Arrived at 1:30pm. 4 adults and 3 infants were seated in about 15 minutes. Worrying about the infants acting up didn't happen 3 phones and waitstaff worked well with kids. As far as service can't ask for any better that day, thinking waitstaff hurried things up knowing kids only last so long. The kids got their fries! Adults meals were very good. I would definitely go again maybe without the kids. Beautiful views! read more

Food, service and ambience were terrific!! We were celebrating wedding anniversary and the host is the perfect corner table for my husband and me plus family. read more

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A classic on one of the most beautiful locations in Sausalito. Food is good, staff is very nice. Will be back! read more

The Spinnaker - Sausalito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sausalito, California

The views from the dining room of the SF skyline and pelicans diving for their dinner all compliment their great seafood. I have eaten here over 30 times and sill haven't tried all their menu items. A special thanks to Jeff, the manager & Tony, the head bartender. See you soon! John Benus read more

Fried calamari just tasted like oil. Also got the clam chowder and I've had better clam chowder from the grocery store - herbs overpowered the soup. So disappointing because the dining service is kind and it's beautiful inside. read more

The Spinnaker - Sausalito - Calamari fritte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sausalito, California

I chose the squid ink pasta with prawns. It was delicious. The menu actually had several other options that I thought I wanted. A Chalk Hill chardonnay complemented my dish. The views are spectacular from most of the tables. The staff was fast, friendly and efficient. read more

The Spinnaker - Sausalito - Squid ink pasta, and shrimp - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sausalito, California

We had the most amazing lunch here. The views from the patio are unmatched. Our food was delicious and the server was exactly on point the entire time. The halibut was perfectly flaky with a beautiful piccata sauce. The bread pudding was also really incredible. I was skeptical having seen all the reviews, but our experience was amazing. Or server did say that they had recently replaced the chef, so if you're on the fence, just give it a try. read more

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